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pseudopod

/ˈsuː.də.pɒd/

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noun

/ˈsuː.də.pɒd/C2formalscientific
  • ruВременный вырост цитоплазмы клетки, используемый некоторыми микроорганизмами, такими как амёбы, для передвижения и питания.

A temporary projection of the cytoplasm of a cell, used by certain microorganisms such as amoebas for movement and feeding.

  1. Temporary cellular projectionC1formalscientific

    A temporary, foot-like extension of the cytoplasm of a cell, used for movement and feeding by certain microorganisms such as amoebas.

    ruВременный клеточный вырост

    • The amoeba extends a pseudopod to engulf its food.
    • Pseudopods allow the cell to change shape and move.
    • Under the microscope, the pseudopod retracted slowly.
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